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  • Vazquez takes Kerala to prime of desk with 1-0 win over Hyderabad

    Alvaro Vazquez’s first-half strike proved to be decisive as Kerala Blasters ended Hyderabad FC’s unbeaten run with a 1-0 win and likewise jumped to the highest of the factors desk in Indian Super League right here on Sunday.
    The Blasters stretched their unbeaten streak to 9 video games and moved to the highest owing to a greater objective distinction than Mumbai City FC. Both groups are on 17 factors from 10 video games.

    Hyderabad, alternatively, noticed their eight-game unbeaten run come to an finish as they dropped to the third within the desk, having 16 factors from 10 matches.
    Hyderabad had an opportunity to take the lead early on when Edu Garcia’s free-kick was deflected onto the crossbar by Prabhsukhan Gill after the ball was curled expertly over the wall.

    .@AlvaroVazquez91 picks up the Hero of the Match award after his strike propelled @KeralaBlasters to the highest of the desk. #KBFCHFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/EgBhMQ050d
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 9, 2022
    Bartholomew Ogbeche was proven his fourth yellow card within the subsequent minute, that means he’ll miss the following match.

    Kattimani pulled off an excellent save within the twenty fourth minute to disclaim Jorge Diaz as Kerala stored knocking on the door.

    FULL-TIME | #KBFCHFC@AlvaroVazquez91’s volley is the distinction as @KeralaBlasters transfer to the highest of the #HeroISL desk! 👑#LetsFootball | @HydFCOfficial pic.twitter.com/dThqGsafFc
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) January 9, 2022
    As the match progressed, each groups tried to carve open a clear-cut probability earlier than Vazquez helped the yellow shirts nostril forward. An extended throw-in was met by Sahal Abdul Samad who flicked it behind within the hazard space the place Vazquez struck a candy volley to beat the keeper all finally ends up.

    Hyderabad got here shut by means of Ogbeche on the cusp of halftime however the Nigerian shot huge.
    In the second interval, Hyderabad tried to up the ante however did not muster any actual alternative in entrance of objective barring one the place Kerala skipper Jessel Carneiro stored his aspect within the lead with a goalline clearance.

  • I-League: Stronger than earlier than, Mohd Sporting hope to go the additional mile as the brand new season will get underway

    The new I-League season kicks off in the identical outdated bubble.
    For the second season operating, the erstwhile prime division of Indian soccer shall be carried out in a bio-secure atmosphere in Kolkata as a result of pandemic-related restrictions. In the previous few years, the I-League has grow to be actually pan-India, reaching locations it by no means had earlier than. The pattern will proceed this season, too, with a staff from Rajasthan qualifying for the primary time.
    While the league’s latest membership, Rajasthan United, will hope to do a Real Kashmir or an Aizawl FC and start their journey with a bang, the main focus will even be on one of many oldest sides of the nation, Mohammedan Sporting, who will begin as one of many favourites to win the 13-team league.
    The I-League has thrown up riveting storylines and shock winners in the previous few seasons. But Sporting, the 130-year-old membership, shall be banking upon its good run of type in latest tournaments and a formidable squad underneath the tutelage of head coach Andrey Alekseyevich Chernyshov and win the title, which eluded them final yr.

    2️⃣Days to go for our I-League season opening marketing campaign in opposition to Sudeva Delhi FC 🏴🏳️🔥🇮🇳⚽️#JaanJaanMohammedan#MissionILeague#IndianFootball#LeagueForAll pic.twitter.com/yjg3oXfaoj
    — Mohammedan SC (@MohammedanSC) December 25, 2021
    Sporting have had a super build-up to the I-League. Last month, Sporting bagged their twelfth Calcutta Football League (CFL) title, after an extended hole of 40 years. The Kolkata giants have been additionally the finalists within the Durand Cup in September this yr the place they went right down to FC Goa. In the Durand Cup, the Black Panthers defeated Gokulam Kerala within the quarterfinals and Bengaluru United within the semi-finals, earlier than being overwhelmed by FC Goa within the ultimate, courtesy of an extra-time objective.

    We carry earlier than you the highlights of the ultimate of Durand Cup’21‼️🏟
    Mohammedan Sporting Club 🆚 FC Goahttps://t.co/WG9ileeTro#DurandCup2021 #130thedition #Legacy #Kolkata #Football #aiff #cherrytree #MDSP #BlackPanther #FCG #ForcaGoa #RiseAgain #Uzzo #MDSPFCG
    — Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) October 3, 2021

    With followers again within the stands that’s the way you have fun a objective
    Durand Cup 2021 : Quaterfinal : FTMohammedan Sporting 1-0 Gokulam Kerala FC
    Scorer – Marcus Joseph 44′ .#DurandCup2021 #Indianfootball #westbengal2021 pic.twitter.com/lVcFAXy4tW
    — Sohan Podder (@SohanPodder2) September 23, 2021
    Chernyshov, who’s a UEFA Pro License-holder, has huge expertise of teaching, having been in seven nations, however that is his first stint in India. Shortly after retiring from the sport, he was the supervisor of the Russia Under-21 staff in August 2002. He additionally labored at quite a few golf equipment, together with stints at Spartak Moscow, Dinamo Tbilisi, Vitebsk, Dynamo Bryansk and Akzhayik.
    Tag of being Favourites
    With their new traders, Gurgaon-based Bunkerhill Pvt Ltd., offering some stability, Sporting have been in a position to put collectively a formidable squad.
    Trinidadian striker Marcus Joseph is an important cog within the staff with objectives in match-winning causes. He was additionally the highest scorer within the Durand Cup.
    The addition of attacking midfielder Andjelo Rudovic together with Serbian midfielder Nikola Stojanovic, Syrian defender Shaher Shahee provides MSC a wealth of expertise. Local expertise in type of SK Faiaz, Faisal Ali, Milan Singh, Sushil Meitei, Sanjib Ghosh makes the proper mix of youth with expertise, making it a reasonably robust squad on paper.
    Their attacking entrance shall be essential for his or her run within the I-League. Add to it the skilled managerial workers and all of the staff will want is a rhythm and in the event that they do get going, they are going to stay the staff to beat.
    Chernyshov appeared happy with the build-up to the I-League, which included a 6-2 win over Gokulam Kerala in a apply match. Nikola Stojanovic scored a brace whereas Milan Singh, Azharuddin, Sushil Meitei and Rudovic additionally discovered the again of the online.

    Some moments from our pleasant recreation in opposition to Gokulam Kerala FC ⚫️⚪️
    Full time : Mohammedan SC 6 – 2 Gokulam Kerala FC 💪🏻🇮🇳⚽️#JaanJaanMohammedan#MissionILeague pic.twitter.com/F3Cz28PpoM
    — Mohammedan SC (@MohammedanSC) December 15, 2021
    “It was a good way to prepare but wasn’t easy because at times we had to play every other day. But our squad has a good depth and playing in the Durand Cup final and winning CFL was a good way to prepare,” Chernyshov stated. “CFL was a strong tournament and so was Durand because teams from ISL are also playing in the tournament. But difficult to say how these tournaments compare with others.”
    He added: “We are in good condition after playing the friendlies and satisfied with the preparations. We are waiting for the I League to begin since July. It’s going to be difficult, we know it’s going to be a tough battle.”
    However, there was one blip within the lately concluded IFA Shield the place the Black Panthers needed to bow out after dropping to Real Kashmir, one of many contenders for the I-League, even after being straight seeded into the quarter-finals.
    Challenges of bubble-game
    Managing the bubble recreation has been a problem for Sporting and Chernyshov spoke his thoughts on the tough challenges related to it. “This is my first experience in a bubble and it is difficult. I can only speak to my players over the phone and am alone in my room all the time. This is really not easy,” stated Chernyshov in a press convention on Wednesday.
    “You have two ways to tackle this – one you wake up every day and crib – oh this is not good, how long will it last. The second is to keep telling yourself this is the rule and won’t last long. It’s our job and we must do it. All teams are in the same situation and not just us. So we accept it,” he added.
    So how does a standard bubble day pan out for the coach? “I start my day with a cuppa of green tea, speak to my wife and then have a chat with the players about the plans in the coming days. I also discuss practice sessions for players inside their rooms,” the 53-year-old Russian stated.

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    — Rahul ® (@RahulSadhu009) December 25, 2021
    Fans promise to bathe their love
    Although the supporters of Sporting won’t be able to attend the matches as a result of Covid-19 associated restrictions, there may be an air of optimism amongst them. “We want them to play an attacking brand of football and take the League by storm. Definitely, we are a bit sad that we won’t be able to watch the games but our passion will be never-ending and we will continue to show our love on social media,” stated Debarshi Sengupta, a die-hard fan of Mohammedan Sporting.
    Coach Chernyshov additionally had a phrase of reward for the followers. “They were amazing and their support is unbelievable. They came to support us for every game even when we were playing in Kalyani – which is a bit far from Kolkata. But they were all there and showed their love on social media as well, thus being our 12th player. I wish they could have been present in the I League matches but as I said before, rules are rules. Hopefully, we will give them joy by winning the cup,” he concluded.
    Mohammedan Sporting squad:
    Goalkeepers: Mithun Samanta, Kabir T, Susanta Naik, Zothanmawia
    Defenders: Lalramchullova, Wayne Vaz, Arijeet Singh, Balwinder Singh, Lalramhmuanmawia, Saiful Rahaman, Shaher Shaheen (Foreign Player, Asian), Sujit Sadhu, Manoj Mohammad
    Midfielders: Nikola Stojanovic (Foreign Player), Malsawmzuala, Firoj Ali, SK Faiaz, Faisal Ali, Milan Singh, Sushil Meitei, Sanjib Ghosh (U-22), Brandon Vanlalremdika, Ridge Demello (U-22)
    Forwards: Marcus Joseph (Foreign Player), Stefan Ilic (Foreign Player), Seiminmang Manchong (U-22), Azharuddin, Jaskaranpreet Singh (U-22).

  • All eyes on ISL star Marcelinho as I-League kicks off

    All eyes could be on Brazilian star Marcelinho Leite Pereira when a spirited Rajasthan United FC make their I-League debut in opposition to RoundGlass Punjab FC within the opening day’s fixture on the Kalyani Stadium right here on Sunday.
    The 34-year-old, who had taken the Indian Super League by storm successful the Golden Boot in his maiden season in 2016, is without doubt one of the greatest sights this I-League season.
    Having began off with the Delhi Dynamos, the attacking midfielder loved spells at FC Pune City, Hyderabad FC, Odisha FC and ATK Mohun Bagan, making 79 appearances and scoring 33 targets.
    The ahead scored 10 targets en path to successful the Golden Boot in his maiden season and with 18 assists, he’s additionally at third place at present within the all-time ISL charts.
    Now he’ll look to boost the bar for RUFC who’s the primary crew from Rajasthan to qualify for the I-League.

    fifteenth version of the Hero I-League to kick off on Boxing Day
    Read 👉 https://t.co/qVx8pPsD5K#HeroILeague 🏆 #LeagueForAll 🤝 #IndianFootball ⚽ pic.twitter.com/CgMZmZqEsy
    — Hero I-League (@ILeagueOfficial) December 7, 2021
    “It’s a new team, and I want to set an example for the young players. At the same time, I want to enjoy my football with the team, and let all enjoy it too,” the Brazilian stated.
    About his goal, he stated: “To be at the top.”
    “The target is always to be champions. Nothing else matters.”

    They even have the likes of I-League winner Komron Turunov, Diego Bielkiewicz, Akeem Abioye and Fabiano Alves of their foreigners’ lineup.
    The Ashley Westwood-coached Punjab FC, then again, have the likes of English defender Josef Yarney, Spanish midfielder Joseba Beitia, English striker Kurtis Guthrie and Australian ahead Travis Major.
    Local gamers Gurtej Singh, Rinto Anto and Bikash Yumnam will kind the core of their defence, whereas the midfield shall be helmed by the likes of CK Vineeth, Kean Lewis and Ashish Pradhan.
    In assault, the membership will financial institution on Sumeet Passi and Robin Singh to attain targets.
    Hailing RUFC’s success, Westwood acknowledged that they’re equipped for a tricky combat.
    “They have trained well and maybe better prepared considering the fact that they have played competitive matches longer. They will have the advantage,” Westwood stated in a digital interplay on the eve of their match.

    “We are expecting a tough game. We need to perform well otherwise we will coming back with no points,” he added.
    Former JCT defender Gurtej Singh is wanting ahead to his return to his homeland.
    “I’ve played for JCT before. After a long time, I’m getting a chance to play for Punjab again. It’s really a proud moment for me,” Gurtej stated.
    The opening day’s fixtures may even see holders Gokulam Kerala go up in opposition to former champions Churchill Brothers in one other match on the Kalyani Stadium.
    The Malabarians edged out the Red Machines by the narrowest of margins final season to clinch their first ever I-League title.
    Aiming to deliver the trophy house as soon as once more, the Goan facet have assembled a high quality squad underneath head coach Petre Gigiu, who had led them to a fourth-place end in 2018-19.
    Gokulam Kerala, coached by Italian Vincenzo Alberto Annese, will miss the Ghanaian trio of Denny Antwi, Philip Adjah and Mohamed Awal who’ve left the membership.
    In their locations, they’ve roped in defender Aminou Bouba and ahead Rahim Osumanu.
    “We have a lot of youngsters who will make their I-League debuts. It’s also great to have players continuing from last season as well, like Alex Saji who is now a part of the national camp,” their Italian coach stated.
    “Churchill are our big rivals from last season but I don’t focus too much on our opponents. I only study them tactically. If we concentrate on our team, we can beat them all,” he asserted.
    The All India Football Federation’s developmental outfit Indian Arrows who’re based mostly out of Bhubaneswar will tackle TRAU FC on the Mohun Bagan floor right here.
    Local heavyweights Mohammedan SC, underneath new head coach Andrey Chernyshov, may even be eager to win their first I-League title with a bunch of high quality signings, together with 26-year-old Serbian Nikola Stojanovic, who was inspirational of their CFL win earlier this 12 months, one thing that got here after 40 years.
    They may even have the likes of skilled professional Marcus Joseph from Trinidad and Tobago and Brandon Vanlalremdika, Montenegrin midfielder Andjelo Rudovic and six-foot-five Bosnian ahead Ismar Tandir.
    Real Kashmir, with star gamers like Fran Gonzalez and Mason Robertson, shall be using excessive on their second successive IFA Shield victory that got here earlier this month.
    With the inclusion of three new sides — Sreenidi Deccan FC of Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan United FC and Kenkre FC of Kolhapur — the forthcoming version will characteristic 13 groups from 11 cities.
    The I-League champion facet will play within the top-tier Indian Super League from 2023 onwards on “sporting” benefit.
    Two years after this, there shall be promotion (from I-League to ISL) and relegation (from ISL and I-League) between the 2 leagues.
    Just like final 12 months, the I-League shall be held in a bio-secure atmosphere with strict COVID-19 protocols.
    The matches shall be performed throughout three venues — Mohun Bagan Ground in Kolkata, Kalyani Stadium and Naihati Stadium.

  • ISL: Stewart hat-trick scripts Jamshedpur’s win over Odisha

    Greg Stewart produced a spectacular first-half hat-trick as Jamshedpur FC breezed previous Odisha FC 4-0 to climb to the second place within the factors desk of the Indian Super League, right here on Tuesday.
    Stewart scored three very completely different but beautiful targets within the 4th, twenty first and thirty fifth minutes after Peter Hartley’s strike gave the lead within the third minute.
    The end result means Jamshedpur leapfrogged from fifth to second within the factors desk with 11 factors from six video games. Odisha are in fourth place having 9 factors from 5 video games.

    A dominant efficiency from the Red Miners was the story of the evening on the Tilak Maidan stadium tonight! 🏟🔥
    Here’s all of the motion ICYMI 😉#OFCJFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball #ISLRecap @JamshedpurFC @OdishaFC pic.twitter.com/7f8TiTGfX8
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 14, 2021
    Odisha have been rocked inside the primary 4 minutes. Hartley turned in a pleasant Stewart nook into the appropriate backside nook, out leaping Vinit Rai after successful the flag-kick himself.
    One minute later, Stewart made it 2-0 pouncing on a mistake from the Odisha defence and outfoxing Paul Ramfangzuava to then shimmy his well past one other defender and let unfastened a right-footed effort that cannoned previous Kamaljit Singh and into the highest proper nook.
    The 31-year outdated Stewart, who received the Scottish Premiership with Rangers earlier than his transfer to Jamshedpur, unleashed a surprising left-footed curling free-kick from 30 yards which bend in previous a diving goalkeeper Kamaljit.
    Stewart was within the type of his life, netting his hat-trick within the thirty fifth minute after he strode previous a number of defenders and fired previous the keeper on the far submit.

    A unbelievable hat-trick from Greg Stewart ensures the Scot is your Hero of the Match tonight! 💥#OFCJFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball | @JamshedpurFC pic.twitter.com/tYcGfmXOgm
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 14, 2021
    The solely draw back in an ideal half for Owen Coyle’s males was the harm to Alexandre Lima who beat a charging defender to shoot straight on the keeper however injured himself within the course of.
    The second half couldn’t match as much as the scorching first interval as Odisha gamers tried to create probabilities and open their purpose account and slim down the margin.
    The Kiko Ramirez-coached facet rang within the change bringing the likes of Nikhil Raj and Liridon Krasniqi to vary their fortunes however in the long run, it proved to be a horror evening for them and one which discovered them wanting in defence and lack of concepts when struck by a Stewart blitzkrieg.

  • Kerala Blasters report first win, beat Odisha FC 2-1

    Kerala Blasters registered their first win of the season as they beat Odisha FC 2-1 in an Indian Super League (ISL) match on the Tilak Maidan Stadium right here on Sunday.
    Alvaro Vazquez (62nd minute) and substitute Prasanth Karuthadathkuni (eighty fifth) scored second-half objectives at hand the yellow shirts their first victory in 11 months.
    For Odisha, Nikhil Raj — in for Javi Hernandez — pulled one again in second-half stoppage time.
    Attacker Adrian Luna was sensible all through the sport and was instrumental in each Kerala Blasters’ objectives.
    Courtesy the consequence, Kerala rise to sixth within the desk with 5 factors from 4 video games. Odisha, in the meantime, stay on third with six factors from three outings.

    FULL-TIME | #KBFCOFC@KeralaBlasters register their first win of the #HeroISL season, defeating @OdishaFC comprehensively.#LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/c32jX1aPdT
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 5, 2021
    Kerala began on the entrance foot, with Sahal Abdul Samad warming Odisha keeper Kamaljit Singh’s gloves early on.
    Luna tried his luck from a free kick within the seventh minute, forcing Kamaljit to dive to his left and deny the Uruguayan.

    The celebrations after @prasanth2406 sealed the victory for @KeralaBlasters have been candy! #KBFCOFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball #ISLMoments https://t.co/tPKYCTkMwn pic.twitter.com/yHnCwVvjhT
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 5, 2021
    Odisha bought their first actual likelihood within the twelfth minute when Aridai Cabrera bombed down the left flank and set Javi Hernandez up, however the Spaniard’s effort fizzed over the bar.
    Kerala continued to have the higher hand as Thoiba Singh was booked for a problem on Luna. Against the run of play, Javi Hernandez nearly scored with a long-range effort after recognizing Albino Gomes standing nicely outdoors his line.

    .@AlvaroVazquez91 together with his first aim for @KeralaBlasters!
    One of many to come back?
    Watch the #KBFCOFC sport reside on @DisneyPlusHS – https://t.co/K8rhkY1K2f and @OfficialJioTV
    Live Updates: https://t.co/qWsCdU7kB2#HeroISL #LetsFootball #ISLMoments https://t.co/IyXBTfOEy5 pic.twitter.com/GTZACMV1t8
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) December 5, 2021
    For Odisha, full again Hendry Antonay tried an audacious long-ranger which dipped on the prime proper nook however Albino was readily available to parry the ball over the bar.
    At halftime, each groups have been stage however the males in yellow bossed proceedings.
    The second half began in the identical vein with Kerala ruling the roost. Sahal appeared in nice contact from the off, dancing his well past defenders contained in the field solely to be thwarted, however the ball fell kindly for Luna whose effort went large of the bar.
    Luna was within the thick of issues once more simply after the hour mark, and this time his by means of ball discovered Vazquez who timed his run to perfection. The Spaniard ran 30 yards, rounded the keeper and put the ball behind the online.

    Vazquez may have doubled his and the group’s tally within the 67th minute after being arrange superbly by Sahal, however his low effort was blocked by Kamaljit.
    Kerala suffered a setback when Albino went down after taking the aim kick and needed to be taken off. India U-23 custodian Prabhsukhan Gill changed him.
    Midfielder Prasanth’s second to saviour got here 5 minutes to the ultimate whistle when he dinked a superbly weighed Luna ball previous the keeper after a beautiful run off the Uruguayan.
    Raj scored a late aim for Odisha however it didn’t matter in the long run.

  • ISL: NorthEast, Kerala share factors in intense duel

    NorthEast United FC and Kerala Blasters FC shared the spoils after enjoying out a goalless draw on the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) right here on Thursday.
    Ivan Vukomanovic handed younger Vincy Barretto an ISL debut on the correct wing, whereas Enes Sipovic made his debut in yellow on the coronary heart of defence.
    NorthEast United, additionally lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, dropped goal-scorer from the final sport, Mathias Coureur and opted for 24-year-old Australian centre-back Patrick Flottmann.

    Points shared at Fatorda.#NEUKBFC #YennumYellow #KBFC #കേരളബ്ലാസ്റ്റേഴ്സ് pic.twitter.com/D5HhMFRfyg
    — Okay e r a l a B l a s t e r s F C (@KeralaBlasters) November 25, 2021
    While neither aspect may carve out clear-cut probabilities within the opening exchanges, NorthEast did look threatening a few instances.

    VP Suhair was the architect of Deshorn Brown and Khassa Camara getting half-chances to transform. The latter did slice a pair over the online from distance.
    However, the spotlight remained a right-footed free-kick from Hernan Santana that went inches above after Enes Sipovic had introduced down Deshorn on the run.

    .@AlvaroVazquez91 makes a closing try and have an effect on the scoreline, lacking by a whisker! #NEUKBFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball https://t.co/StqZBp1M2k pic.twitter.com/Ys8y8hpG3g
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 25, 2021
    At the half-hour mark, Blasters captain Jessel Carneiro swung in a cross that in the end discovered Adrian Luna. His chip over the defensive position had Jorge Diaz virtually head within the opener of the night time.
    Both groups remained compact within the first interval as each units of strikers discovered it extremely robust to get going within the opposition half.

    Subhasish Roy with an excellent save to disclaim @KeralaBlasters!
    Watch the #NEUKBFC sport reside on @DisneyPlusHS – https://t.co/DQnjgptZaY and @OfficialJioTV
    Live Updates: https://t.co/Io7SmYpyPY#HeroISL #LetsFootball #ISLMoments https://t.co/dzjnHn2wpe pic.twitter.com/2rYlArbNTs
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 25, 2021
    Five minutes into the second half, Sahal Abdul Samad missed a golden alternative. Vincy blazed by the pitch after profitable a second ball. He squared it into the field however with solely the keeper to beat, Sahal grazed it vast.
    Vincy stored attempting arduous to assist his forwards however playmaker Adrian Luna was not medical sufficient within the field. Both managers switched personnel with Alvaro Vazquez and Coureur arriving into the sport for Blasters and NorthEast respectively.
    In a change of formation, Sahal was taken off for wing-back Nishu Kumar, returning after being sidelined for as much as 10 months by harm for the ultimate quarter hour.
    Kerala had their greatest probability of the night time in direction of the ultimate minutes, courtesy an excellent move by Nishu however teammate Alvaro Vazquez couldn’t end a fairly straightforward header because of a spectacular save by NEUFC goalkeeper Subhasish Roy Chowdhury.
    Both groups cancelled one another out, visibly irritating each Jamil and Vukomanovic in an intense battle of techniques.
    Blasters face arch-rivals Bengaluru subsequent, whereas NorthEast meet Chennaiyin subsequent week.

  • Chennaiyin stand tall towards Hyderabad to begin off their marketing campaign with a win

    Chennaiyin FC pulled off a tough fought 1-0 win over Hyderabad FC of their opening match of the Indian Super League right here on Tuesday.
    Vlagyimir Koman (66th minute) scored from the spot to present Chennaiyin a vital lead, ultimately sealing all three factors as Hyderabad have been left to rue their wastefulness in entrance of purpose, particularly within the first half.

    Vladimir Koman slots it house from the penalty spot! 🔥@ChennaiyinFC lastly break the impasse. 🙌
    Watch the #HFCCFC sport reside on @DisneyPlusHS – https://t.co/lnsysRLu7F and @OfficialJioTV
    Live Updates: https://t.co/rMGz37nWDX#HeroISL #LetsFootball #ISLMoments https://t.co/qWltbanK34 pic.twitter.com/DhuAbPik4K
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 23, 2021

    A candy strike from Vladimir Koman! 💯
    How good was that penalty? ⚽#HFCCFC #HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/f71twfTqZQ
    — Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) November 23, 2021
    Hyderabad, whose common age of the Indian gamers within the lineup was simply 24, was dealt a significant blow early on with Halicharan Narzary limping off in below 10 minutes.
    That didn’t deter their resolve to stamp their impression as former ATK Mohun Bagan man Edu Garcia’s shot was cleared away in a rush however Bartholomew Ogbeche couldn’t observe by means of.

    Chennaiyin had goalkeeper Vishal Kaith to thank for conserving the previous champions within the sport. The Himachal Pradesh-born was examined just a few occasions however he emerged unscathed.
    Hyderabad have been actually wasteful within the alternatives the brittle Chennaiyin defence gave them. Ogbeche missed greater than helpful probabilities however substitute Nikhil Poojary’s work-rate close to the field solely gained him new admirers.

    3️⃣ factors after a hard-fought contest 💪🏻#AllInForChennaiyin #HFCCFC pic.twitter.com/knLWgtAwAl
    — Chennaiyin FC 🏆🏆 (@ChennaiyinFC) November 23, 2021
    Kyrgyz playmaker Mirlan Murzaev virtually gave Chennaiyin a glimmer of hope late within the first half, however his header went off-target from a darting cross in by Reagan Singh.
    Chennaiyin carried over the momentum publish the break. Mirlan Murzaev and Lallianzuala Chhangte proved laborious to include. Chhangte arguably had the perfect probability of the evening when he beat Akash Mishra on the run, lower in and shot laborious, solely to be tipped off by Kaith.
    New captain Anirudh Thapa then made it rely for his facet successful a penalty as he was introduced down by Hitesh Sharma contained in the field.
    Former AS Monaco man Vlagyimir Koman stepped as much as ship a strong piledriver that gave goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani no probability, breaking the impasse with little over 20 minutes to play.
    Chennaiyin led towards the run of play, leaving Manolo Marquez to make 4 adjustments at a go. Joel Chianese, Javi Siverio, Sahil Tavora and younger striker Rohit Danu have been launched within the 77th minute.
    However, there wasn’t to be one other purpose within the sport.